The Kansas Department of Transportation is warning about a new scam circulating via text message. The texts falsely claim to be from KDOT and demand payment for outstanding traffic tickets. The messages says your license will be suspended if not paid immediately.
KDOT does not collect money for traffic tickets and will never request or collect payments through text messages. These messages are fake. KDOT officials urge you not to click or open any links within the scam texts. Clicking on the links could expose your personal and financial information to scammers. Never share sensitive personal or financial details via text message or by clicking unknown links.
If you’ve received a scam message, report it to the Federal Trade Commission or the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Delete the text and report it as junk. If you’ve provided payment information at a fraudulent web site, contact your bank or credit card company immediately.
